Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe
Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery treats flavored with warm vanilla and cinnamon, making them perfect for butter pecan ice cream lovers. An easy and delicious recipe for a cozy homemade cookie!
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 TBSP cornstarch
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 1 TBSP cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 12 halved pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and combine it with brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the egg and egg white, beating until eggs are just combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, corn starch, cinnamon, sea salt, and baking powder.
- Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
- Using a large scoop divide the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls. Press a pecan half on top of each ball of cookie dough.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool, serve, & enjoy!
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg